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Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

Voice actor Kevin Conroy (aka "Classic Batman") was happy to discuss the dark knight at this week's Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo, touching on the recent film and also the upcoming Arkham Asylum 2.

Since we haven't really hard anything since the teaser trailer, it's exciting to learn the game will be "really, really dark." The first game wasn't exactly rainbows and sunshine, but for those that wanted more, this should be right up your alley. Conroy says it will be reminiscient of Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker, known for its really dark darkness.

"It involves a lot of the villains and it goes to that area -it's that dark," he stated.

Did we mention it's dark?

Conroy accidentally lets it slip Two-Face will be one of the villains featured. This seemed almost inevitable anyway, as he's a favourite and a perfect fit for Rocksteady's style. Hey, as long it's not Calendar Man, we're happy.

On the subject of voice acting, he acknowledged the huge financial success and fan support for Arkham, but then compared the work to "some kind of homeland security torture." Conroy explained he'd go through several hour stretches of recording the same phrase (like "Get out of here"), with three different inflections and three different takes for each kind.

"When you're alone, it goes on for days and by the end of the week, not only can you barely talk, but you're ready to run [home] screaming," he said.

The actor finished up the panel recalling a story he's told many times, though perhaps you've not yet heard. Following September 11, 2001, Conroy volunteered as a late night cook for ground zero workers (now there's a hero). After an architect recognized his voice, he found himself surrounded by praise and conversation from fellow workers. Conroy later called voice actor and voice director Andrea Romano and said, "You know, we should never ever, ever, ever trivialize what we do. It really makes people happy."

Update: Mr. Freeze and the lesser-known Talia al Ghul have also been revealed as featured characters.

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Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

0 thumbs!Gligar

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since Jun 2007 | 2 days agoso whats there point?

Is the game gonna be so dark it'll look as if your moniter's closed?

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

3 thumbs!walnuts

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since May 2008 | 2 days agoNice. Always love to see my favourite comic book heros in mature settings.

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

0 thumbs!kspiess

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since Jun 2007 | 1 day 23 hours agoSure seems to be a big trend to make your second chapter of a trilogy extra-dark compared to the rest. I wonder if that's from Empire Strikes Back?

I bet most people figured Two-Face would be in this one. That's cool.

Batman AA was so strong in terms of gameplay and story I'd almost like to see them make a new villain up for this occasion. That'd be cool.

I recommend Robo-Bat. Or Mecha-Batman.

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

0 thumbs!RabidChinaGirl

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since Oct 2007 | 1 day 17 hours agoYay, Two-Face and Mr. Freeze. I'm getting this just for them.

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

0 thumbs!THM

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since Jan 2008 | 1 day 12 hours agoGreat...I can wait Arkham Asylum 2, nevertheless, I can't wait Batman 3 movie...

Just curious...Will actual Christian Bale feature in Arkham Asylum 2 game??? I like his accent:)))

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

1 thumbs!The Butcher

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since Nov 2002 | 1 day 10 hours agoI *bleep*ing hope not, I like to understand what Batman is saying.

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

0 thumbs!RabidChinaGirl

Arkham Asylum 2 really dark, will feature Two-Face, Freeze, Talia

since Oct 2007 | 1 day 2 hours agoquote The Butcher
I *bleep*ing hope not, I like to understand what Batman is saying.I second your objection. Kevin Conroy or GTFO.Add your comment:

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